Monthly Archives: July 2025

Lectio Divina ; Thursday, July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Lectio Divina on Psalm 89By TaeHun Yoon 1. Basic Prayer in Silence (Silent Preparation): I entered into stillness. Sitting quietly, I closed my eyes and took three deep breaths. My shoulders dropped. My heart slowed. In my imagination, I walked … Continue reading →

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“The Earth Waiting for a Good Samaritan” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Six, 2001), by WanHee Yoon

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

These days, not only many scientists but also the general public are deeply concerned about the destruction of the ecosystem. In the United States alone, 10,000 tons of waste are produced daily, along with 500,000 tons of sewage and 1,000 … Continue reading →

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“선한 사마리아인을 기다리는 지구” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 여섯번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

요즈음 많은 자연과학자들뿐만 아니라 일반인들까지도 염려하는 것이 있다면 생태계의 파멸일 것입니다. 미국에서만 하루에도 1만 톤 씩 쏟아져 나오는 쓰레기들과 50만 톤의 하수, 1천 톤의 환경 오염물 배출로 인한 공해와, 제3세계의 경제 발전이라는 명목 아래 뭉개어져 버리는 산림과 각종 공해를 유발하는 … Continue reading →

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Drought

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Not a drought It is not dryness—but longing,overflowing. I tried to send it away,but there was nothing leftto release. As if I were parched,I tracedthe thirstlike tailoring cutsupon memory. Fearful of tomorrow,I gathered my voiceinto a singleshout—toward the placewhere truth … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina ; Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Sacred Text: Psalm 88 Opening Prayer — A Cry for a New Heart I sit quietly, my hands resting in stillness. I offer this prayer, drawn from the longing of the heart: “O Thou who art over us, Thou who … Continue reading →

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Antenna

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Oh, how thirsty I am—When the moon comes running,Carrying whispers of news, Old songs rise in a noisy chorus,With both hands raised high— Like that,Stretching my neckBeyond the sky, Just to speakOne word:“Peace.” That longing…Always reaching. TaeHun Yoon July 20, … Continue reading →

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“Dream” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Five, 2001) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

The dream and vision that blossom in the soul of a person are more beautiful than anything in this world. If that dream is only for one’s own wealth and honor, it will soon wither like the flowers of the … Continue reading →

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“꿈” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 다섯번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

한 사람의 영혼 속에 피어나는 꿈과 이상은 이 세상의 그 어떤 것 보다도 아름다운 것입니다. 그것도 나 자신의 부귀영화를 위한 꿈이라면, 그 부귀영화의 꿈은 풀의 꽃과 같이 곧 사라져 버리거나, 그 말로가 추하게 끝이 나고 맙니다. 그러나, 영혼과 영혼 속에 … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina on July 29, 2025

Posted on July 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Sacred Text: Psalm 87 1. Silencio – Entering the Stillness I quietly sit on my chair. I breathe deeply—three slow breaths— drawing stillness into my body, peace into my soul. Then, I whisper: “Oh, come, let us sing to the … Continue reading →

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“Sound of a Bell”

Posted on July 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Sound Opens A childopens the sound—and sound is seen. Above the blue sky,a sound unfolds. An old manopens his despair—and sound is seen. Into the dark-blue sea,a trembling street. One as two,a sound that cannot meet. From the green-blue sky,no … Continue reading →

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